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| Massive flight delays hit major US airports amid crowds and equipment issues |
| 2025-10-21 |
| [DM] Major airports in the New York City area are experiencing delays due to volume, high winds and technical issues. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reports an 86-minute ground delay at JFK Airport caused by wind, along with a 30-minute departure delay over equipment problems. The advisory applies to arrivals until October 21 at 11:59pm ET, with maximum delays reaching nearly nine hours. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is experiencing delays due to high volume and compacted demand. The FAA alert noted the advisory applies to arrivals until October 21 at 9:59pm, with maximum delays reaching 105 minutes, but are currently averaging 47 minutes. The notice also warned that staffing after 7pm will be 'slightly reduced.' Thousands of air traffic controllers and TSA agents have called out of work amid the government shutdown, leaving many flights understaffed and adding to the delays. The FAA said late Sunday that air traffic control staffing issues were delaying travel at airports in Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta and Newark as a government shutdown became the third-longest in history. |
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